Add 32/30 and 24/45
1st number: 1 2/30, 2nd number: 24/45
32/30 + 24/45 is 8/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
32/30 = 32 × 3/30 × 3 = 96/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
24/45 = 24 × 2/45 × 2 = 48/90 - Add the two like fractions:
96/90 + 48/90 = 96 + 48/90 = 144/90 - 144/90 simplified gives 8/5
- So, 32/30 + 24/45 = 8/5
In mixed form: 13/5
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